Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 24:12
American Standard Version
And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge;
Amplified® Bible
And if the man is poor, you shall not keep his pledge overnight.
Contemporary English Version
Suppose someone is so poor that a coat is the only thing that can be offered as a guarantee on a loan. Don't keep the coat overnight.
Darby English Version
And if the man be needy, thou shalt not lie down with his pledge;
Good News Bible
If he is poor, do not keep it overnight;
King James Version
And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:
New American Standard Bible
"If he is a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.
New International Version
If the man is poor, do not go to sleep with his pledge in your possession.
New King James Version
And if the man is poor, you shall not keep his pledge overnight.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"If he proves a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.
Revised Standard Version
And if he is a poor man, you shall not sleep in his pledge;
Young's Literal Translation
`And if he is a poor man, thou dost not lie down with his pledge;
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